Fentanyl Is The Deadliest Drug In America, CDC Confirms
The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths.
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The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths.
A police officer in Baltimore County is being treated at a local hospital for a possible exposure to fentanyl.
Funeral directors in Maryland are increasingly concerned their employees could be exposed to opioids. That's why some are stocking naloxone, the medication the reverses the effects of an overdose.
A multi-state drug investigation has led to seven more arrests with more expected as police attempt to dismantle a drug trafficking organization they believe was responsible for the distribution of heroin and fentanyl throughout Maryland.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for peddling a treacherous mixture of heroin and illicit fentanyl.
Two men have been sentenced to prison for possessing enough fentanyl to kill the entire population of New Jersey and New York City.
Charges have been dropped against two men who were arrested after police said they found 29 pounds of suspected fentanyl and morphine in a Baltimore corner store last month, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Three Baltimore County officers are recovering after becoming exposed to Fentanyl, police say.
Maryland State Police say they've arrested a man who regularly imported and sold a deadly opioid.
A search and seizure warrant lead to a major drug bust at a Baltimore City convenience store.
The parents of an 8-month-old girl who died last week have been charged with felony neglect after police said the potent opioid fentanyl was found in her system.
Last year two people a day died from overdosing in Baltimore City, a number that's only expected to rise when the stats are in for the end of this year.
The number of drug overdose deaths in Baltimore City was more than double the number of murders last year.
On Wednesday, Anne Arundel County Police executed a search warrant recovering more than 6,000 Fentanyl Pills, decoyed as Oxycodone.
A Baltimore man faces manslaughter and drug charges after police say he provided fentanyl to a man who fatally overdosed on the drug.,
Numbers are out for overdose deaths in Maryland during the first three months of 2017.
Fatal drug overdoses in Maryland are continuing to climb at an alarming rate.
A 10-year-old boy from a drug-ridden Miami neighborhood apparently died of a fentanyl overdose last month, becoming one of Florida's littlest victims of the opioid crisis, authorities say. But how he came into contact with the powerful painkiller is a mystery.
Baltimore has long been gripped by the curse of heroin addiction.
A man has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl told to a man who died of an overdose.
Federal agents are warning police and first responders around the country, including in Maryland, about the dangers of fentanyl.
A Harford County sheriff deputy speaks out after exposure to the opioid fentanyl during an effort to save someone's life.
Guns, knives, violent assaults. Now a new threat to first responders is surfacing.
Harford County reported its first case of a fatal overdose involving carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that's 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Police say an Ohio officer suffered an accidental overdose after a drug arrest when he touched powder on his shirt without realizing it was the powerful opioid fentanyl.
The annual Bunny Bonanzoo, an Easter celebration held at the Maryland Zoo, attracted kids of all ages on Friday.
A woman was arrested and charged with killing her estranged husband in Baltimore.
A Baltimore County high school gym teacher pleaded guilty to several charges after he was accused of sexually abusing minors on school property, according to the County State's Attorney's Office.
A new restaurant in Baltimore was broken into nearly a week after it opened in the Canton neighborhood.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
A new restaurant in Baltimore was broken into nearly a week after it opened in the Canton neighborhood.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
The annual Bunny Bonanzoo, an Easter celebration held at the Maryland Zoo, attracted kids of all ages on Friday.
A Baltimore County high school gym teacher pleaded guilty to several charges after he was accused of sexually abusing minors on school property, according to the County State's Attorney's Office.
A woman was arrested and charged with killing her estranged husband in Baltimore.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Maryland will continue to see rollercoaster temperatures through the weekend with a chance of rain on Easter.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland ahead of potential Easter storms
Health experts explain the benefits of eating dark chocolate.
The Maryland Zoo, located in Baltimore, is turning 150 years old, making it one of the oldest in the U.S. In the 1860s, Baltimore residents began donating animals to the caretaker of Druid Hill Park. By 1880, the zoo had 300 animals. In 1920, children collected pennies to help the zoo buy its first elephant, and in 1940, the zoo moved reptiles into the former aquarium.
United Airlines has raised its fees for checked bags in response to increased jet fuel costs.
A recent study found that health and government groups spend millions on ads on sites that promote misinformation.
Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore hosted a Good Friday service.